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5,960 Civilians Killed In Mogadishu In '07

Violence in the war-ravaged city of Mogadishu has killed nearly six thousand civilians this year, according to Somalia's oldest human rights group. The city's mayor recently banned the organization, claiming it was anti-government.

Winds Of Change Blow In Texas

More and more windmills are dotting the landscape in West Texas. They mark a change not only in the environment, but a way of life. But not everyone wants the burgeoning business of wind power in their backyard.

Teens' Brains Key To Their Impulsiveness

The teenage brain, Laurence Steinberg says, is like a car with a good accelerator but a weak brake. With powerful impulses under poor control, the likely result is a crash.

Romney To Give 'Religion Speech'

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will deliver a much-anticipated speech on religious faith at the George H. W. Bush library on Thursday, CBS News has confirmed.

Snow Comes To Northeast, Midwest Cleans Up

A storm system slid across the Northeast with snow, sleet and freezing rain Sunday, glazing roads and tying up air travel after blacking out thousands of customers in the Midwest.

Vicar: Dire Times For Iraq's Christians

As his flock is murdered and dispersed, the vicar of Baghdad says Christians are worse off now than under Saddam or perhaps ever in history. Scott Pelley reports on the persecution of Iraq's Christians.

Homeland Security's New Immigration Man

As a former sheriff, Jim Pendergraph saw scores of illegal immigrants pass through jail. Starting Monday, he will use his knowledge to coordinate immigration policy between Homeland Security and state agencies, reports Byron Pitts.

U.N. Kicks Off Global Warming Conference

Delegates and scientists from around the world opened the biggest-ever climate conference, aiming to build a new international pact by 2009 to combat global warming, or risk economic and environmental disaster caused by rising temperatures.

Putin's Party Wins Russia Election

Vladimir Putin's party won a crushing victory in parliamentary elections Sunday, paving the way for the authoritarian leader to remain in control even after he steps down as president.

Have A Green Holiday

If you're looking for ways to have an environmentally friendly holiday, listen up; Stephanie AuWerter, Editor of SmartMoney.com, has some tips that will make your holiday a little more eco-conscious.